On fan speculation and being passed up for other things [Possible S3 Spoilers In Comments]

[ensembledarkhorse]

Thank you, mun. For having faith, I mean. Both in your own abilities with my voice and in my reasons.

Hopefully, now, those who make assumptions based on insufficient information can see that there is nothing I would loathe more than openly holding that ancient jealousy in my heart. Lack of faith, perhaps, but not envy.

Which brings us to our next point. Do not fret that thine other muses got extra icons but we did not; what we have is quite sufficient. We wouldst not enjoy being overlooked repeatedly, but we understand the concept of having to stay within thine means.

Comments

[harrisonfoal]

Huh, pretty noble and controlled for a Princess. Not what I was expecting to say the least.

[ensembledarkhorse]

Yes, well. We have... had our outbursts in the past, but it is not acceptable to allow that weakness to show.

[shine_on_armor]

[Shining isn't really sure if he should bow or not. Because, like, he's in charge of an Empire, but you're still his Aunt, and he's still loyal to you, and... Whatever. He's gonna bow.]

It's usually best to take those sorts of things with a grain of salt, Princess.

[harrisonfoal]

Oh I see, you're one of those types hmm? Slow boil but when you blow your top everyone knows?

[ensembledarkhorse]

The amount of salt one would need for these mundanes would make even the most delectable treat utterly unpalatable.

You needn't show us such formality, Shining Armor. Thou art technically family.

[ensembledarkhorse]

[Such impertinence! And Luna doesn't know that you're technically fictional in her world.]

Do you always speak with such an uncultured manner?

[shine_on_armor]

Er... Yeah. But, you know, old habits.

[He chuckles.]

Anyway, things pretty much worked out for the best, right?

[ensembledarkhorse]

Formalities need only be shown when thou art on official business. And I somehow doubt anything in this place could be seen as formal.

[She knows all about old habits, though; she still hasn't kicked the archaic language.]

That they did. My dearest sister was correct to put faith in Twilight Sparkle for this task, much to my surprise. I felt the entire thing reeked of nepotism, but once again, she knew what was needed...

[harrisonfoal]

Not always, but I do try to make a habit of trying to treat everyone like we're on the same level.

I mean if you want me to use my teacher voice I could whip out some big words.

[ensembledarkhorse]

...That won't be necessary.

[shine_on_armor]

Yeah... She seemed really stressed about the whole thing, though...

[ensembledarkhorse]

...That would be my sister's doing. Obviously in an attempt to motivate her, she presented it to Twilight Sparkle as a test.

I trust you know thine own sister well enough to know the mindset she arrived in the Crystal Empire with.

[harrisonfoal]

Fair enough.

I love how you've got your mane though. It's a little too long for me, I'd get it caught in things but it frames you elegantly. Do you do it yourself?

[shine_on_armor]

Yeah, she said something about a research paper. Trust me, I know Twily.

[ensembledarkhorse]

For the most part. The sheen of it is due to mine position as Princess of the Night, but I keep it tidy myself.

[You're definitely not from Canterlot, she's only had to answer that question CONSTANTLY since she returned. At the same time, it helps calm her down.]

[ensembledarkhorse]

...and how fares Cadence? Between the work you two did protecting Canterlot earlier in the year and what she must have endured keeping the crystal ponies safe... I cannot imagine it was an easy task.

[harrisonfoal]

Well you're very good.

[Takes off her hat revealing a mess of a mane, unkempt and...is that dust?]

I tend to just keep mine short like this, it gets snagged on branches and things. I got the color from my father's side.

[ensembledarkhorse]

[...Well. Uh.]

...More than just your mane, I gather. You look as if you have been rolling in a tomb.

[harrisonfoal]

I have actually!

[Puts the hat on, has a big grin]

I found this underground burial of a tribe of ancient elk shaman. It was fascinating. Then the bones came to life and tried to kill me. No big deal.

[suicidoll]

Often times, these mundanes take us by surprise. Even after being subjected to their...less than preferable methods, they'll still display faith in us.

As a side note, your current icons are sufficiently well balanced. I find that less can actually be more, anyway.

[shine_on_armor]

Cadence needs her rest. She hasn't slept or eaten in days.

[ensembledarkhorse]

But she will recover?

[ensembledarkhorse]

[woona.exe has performed a critical error and must be rebooted. Please wait.]

[ensembledarkhorse]

[Thank you for waiting.]

The elks know dark magicks?! How di-WHY WERE WE NOT ALERTED TO THIS!?

[ensembledarkhorse]

...Well, you learn to manage with what is given to you.

[harrisonfoal]

[Whoa, outdoor voice]

Well I err...did write a pretty snazzy paper on it. It was published in some publications of high esteem...

[ensembledarkhorse]

...What publications are these? Why has my sister done nothing?!

[Hope you don't need personal space, Daring, because now Luna is shaking you frantically.]

[harrisonfoal]

[She doesn't mind, she seems to take it in stride though her hat falls off]

Some science magazines, some scrolls.

And as for why well...I mean...the Elk I encountered were long since dead...maybe she did something and just didn't tell us?

[shine_on_armor]

Yes. The Crystal Pony doctors say she's just exhausted. I'm going to stay by her side to make sure she makes a full recovery.

[ensembledarkhorse]

...You need your rest as well. Mayhap not as much, but still... do not overwork yourself for her sake; you two need most to be healthy together.

[ensembledarkhorse]

[Ohgeez you said the s-word. We don't talk about science. It is all magic, do you hear us]

I... see. I shall have to inquire about that when I return.

[Ever so casually, she picks up the hat and settles it back upon Daring's head. Yep! Totally calm. You saw nothing.]

[harrisonfoal]

[chuckles because that was actually kind of fun]

Gotta love a Princess with passion. If it's any consolation I'm not entirely sure that anyone reads what I write anyway. I think they just put them in there to try and get some of the less science minded ponies to read.

[suicidoll]

Yes, that's...something I've learned as well.

(Brutally, but she learned that.)

I suppose these games aren't any different, are they?

[shine_on_armor]

I know, your High-- Er... Princess Luna. Cadence and I have a big job ahead of us.

[brokethefourthwall]

Ugh, I know all about icons. My munnie just got rid of a whooole bunch'a mine. Do you have any idea how hard it is to make ponies laugh when you can't make any silly faces?